Nagaland WPI inflation rises 3.94%, led by primary articles

Nagaland recorded a year-on-year wholesale price inflation of 3.94% during the January-March quarter of 2026, with price pressures led by Primary Articles, according to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) released by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Nagaland.

The State WPI, with 2012 as the base year, stood at 173.26 during the quarter. Primary Articles recorded the highest year-on-year inflation at 4.20%, followed by Fuel and Power at 3.20% and Manufactured Products at 1.16%.

The index showed a steady upward movement through the quarter. The overall WPI increased by 0.55% month-on-month in February and 0.56% in March, rising from 172.31 in January to 173.26 in February and 174.23 in March.

Among the major groups, Primary Articles rose 0.49% in February and 0.58% in March. Fuel and Power recorded the highest monthly increase among the groups in February at 1.27%, before rising 0.23% in March. Manufactured Products increased 0.21% in February and accelerated to 0.76% in March.

Within Primary Articles, Food Articles recorded a quarterly index of 175.98, while Non-Food Articles and Minerals stood at 167.24 and 181.50 respectively. Under Fuel and Power, Woodfuel recorded a quarterly index of 167.34, followed by Mineral Oils at 154.41 and Electricity at 160.07.

Among Manufactured Products, Food Products recorded a quarterly index of 145.41, while Furniture stood at 177.57 and Textiles at 146.38.

The Directorate said the WPI data indicated sustained wholesale price pressure during the quarter, particularly in the Primary Articles sector.

Key Highlights:

1. The State WPI recorded year-on-year inflation of 3.94% in Q1 2026. Primary Articles recorded the highest inflation at 4.20%, followed by Fuel & Power at 3.20% and Manufactured Products at 1.16%, indicating that price pressures were led mainly by the Primary Articles sector.

State Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Year-on-Year Inflation Rate (%) by Major Groups, January-March 2026

2. The WPI showed a steady upward movement during Q1 2026, with month-on-month growth of 0.55% in Februaryand 0.56% in March. Fuel & Power recorded the highest increase in February at 1.27%, while Manufactured Products accelerated in March at 0.76%. Primary Articles also continued to rise, indicating sustained wholesale price pressure during the quarter.

State Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Month-on-Month Growth Rate (%) by Major Groups, January-March 2026

WHOLESALE PRICE INDEX FOR THE QUARTER JANUARY-MARCH 2026

Base Year 2012=100

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